It is essential to restrict the unnecessary movement of children to keep them safe and prevent the spread of COVID-19 - Akbar

Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar says it is essential to restrict the unnecessary movement of children, as a precautionary measure, to keep the young ones safe and prevent the spread of COVID-19 within the community.

She is urging all parents and guardians to closely supervise their children and keep them at home during the school holidays.

She says parents and guardians must always be aware of where their children are, at any given time as the safety of their children is in their hands.

The Minister says this is not a responsibility that is to be taken lightly – everyone must do their part to keep Fiji safe from this deadly virus and by limiting our movement, we are limiting the spread of COVID-19.

Akbar is also urging parents to strictly follow COVID-19 safety measures, especially those relating to maintaining good hygiene.

She says parents and guardians make sure they regularly wash their hands with soap and water and maintain social distancing at all times.

Akbar says the safety of children is always their foremost concern, and as parents and guardians, they play the most important part.